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Phantom of the Universe is a full dome planetarium show that showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to galaxies to the Large Hadron Collider.
The show reveals the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” It describes the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy and then plummets deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth, housed in a former gold mine.
From there, it journeys across space and time to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, speeding alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter.
Aimed at teen/adult audiences. Please note that under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for children 3 and under.
Tickets are £8.00 for an adult and £6.40 for a child (4-15) Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for: Ages 4 and over. Aimed at Teens/Adults. Not suitable for children aged 3 and under.
Note: A planetarium ticket does not include the opportunity to visit our observatory building or look through our telescope.
For observatory visits, please look at one of our open evenings or open days.